Fox orders more 'Napoleon Dynamite', 'Allen Gregory'

Fox has ordered additional scripts for its new animated comedies Napoleon Dynamite and Allen Gregory.

Napoleon Dynamite is a follow-up to the 2004 film of the same name and will feature the voice talents of the original cast, including Jon Heder (Napoleon), Efren Ramirez (Pedro), Aaron Ruell (Kip) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).

Seven new scripts have been ordered for the series, according to Vulture. The film's director Jared Hess and his co-writer wife Jerusha will serve as producers on the project, alongside former Simpsons showrunner Mike Scully.

Fox has also requested six extra scripts for Allen Gregory, which will focus on precocious 7-year-old Allen Gregory DeLongpre (voiced by Jonah Hill).

Allen Gregory premieres on October 30 on Fox. Napoleon Dynamite will air on the network at mid-season.